Membership Application
Admission to IADS is selective. Please review the requirements below before submitting your inquiry.
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Apply to IADS
Applications are reviewed before approval.
References
Peer verification is a cornerstone of IADS membership.
- All references will be verified
- Two professional skipper references required
- Name, Role, and Contact details
Applicant Identity
Basic verification of identity is the first step in our vetting process.
- Full legal name
- Nationality
- Email address & Phone/WhatsApp
- Country of residence
Experience Threshold
We require significant, verifiable ocean mileage.
- Purpose statement
- Total yacht delivery miles ≥30,000 nm
- Short breakdown of experience
Conduct & Standards
Commitment to the highest ethical and safety standards.
- Confirm information accuracy
- Understand membership revocation policy
- Agree to IADS standards
Professional Status
Membership is exclusively for full-time delivery skippers.
- Must be sole occupation
- Years actively working
- Primary operating regions
- Purpose statement
Proof of Experience
Evidence is required.
- AIS track history
- Logbook extracts
- Delivery contracts
- Written references
Online Presence
Professional visibility helps establish credibility.
- Company name (if applicable)
- Website or professional profile URL
Qualifications
Formal certifications must be current and valid.
- Optional certificate uploads
- Highest skipper qualification
- Issuing authority
- Year issued